"Bondwoman's
Narrative", an autobiography
written in the first person narrative, tells the story of American slave, Hannah
Craft. The paper discusses this valuable historical document,
written in the 1850's, that reveals the sad, humiliating, fearful and painful lives of slaves who suffered untold instances inflicted by their cruel, indifferent owners. The paper focuses on Hannah Craft and analyzes her character. It includes several examples from the novel which illustrate Craft's pride, determination and intelligence, as well her religious devotion.